American Fire Sprinkler Association Recognizes Mr. Sprinkler

The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has awarded Quality Contractor recognition to Mr. Sprinkler Fire Protection, Roseville, California. The Quality Contractor (QC) program was launched to publicly recognize and honor fire sprinkler contracting firms that have documented their commitment in four key areas of corporate responsibility: safety, training, quality of life (employee benefits) and industry and community relations. A company that meets the criteria set forth in the program is formally designated a “Quality Contractor” by AFSA.

“It is worth recognizing when a company is committed to doing things right and acts on that commitment,” says AFSA Director of Membership Jeff Livaudais “We congratulate Mr. Sprinkler Fire Protection on this achievement.”

AFSA’s QC recognition program is similar to programs developed by other industry trade groups that reward their members who pursue a higher level of professionalism and is not an accreditation or certification program. The QC recognition program is the result of 18 months’ development and extensive review by a committee of the AFSA Board of Directors. It is not an accreditation or certification program.

“Obtaining a designation as a Quality Contractor through the American Fire Sprinkler Association is a tribute to a standard of excellence set by the dedicated people who came before us,” says Mr. Sprinkler owner Jeff Rovegno. “Meeting the Quality Contractor requirements raises that bar and we are honored to be associated with others who share our commitment to excellence.”

Established in 1981, the American Fire Sprinkler Association is an international association representing the open shop fire sprinkler contractor. AFSA is dedicated to the educational and professional advancement of the automatic fire sprinkler industry.

AFSA is pleased to recognize Mr. Sprinkler Fire Protection, as the newest QC designee. To learn more and to download the QC application, visit firesprinkler.org/memberarea/qualitycontractor.html

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